Hoffa Quizzed as Probers Probe Teamsters Ties
Senate Rackets Committee questions James R. Hoffa about alleged underworld involvement in the Teamsters and his handling of Dio family ties. Hoffa pledges a clean up if elected, while denying full knowledge of criminal activities and noting Beck’s charter decisions.
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Syria Denounces U S Meddling Amid Cold War Tensions
Syria's defense minister Azem rejects U S charges of a Communist takeover and foreign influence. He accuses Washington of using anti communism to push policy in the Middle East and to secure oil interests and monopolies. He says Russia seeks Syria free from both West and Soviet influence.
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Americans Welcomed by Chinese Youth in Peiping
Forty one Americans arrived in Peiping amid a warm welcome from Chinese youths during the World Youth Festival. Peiping radio and Reuters report a band played as flowers were given by girls from many nations and Liu Hsi yuan of the All China Federation of Democratic Youth welcomed the visitors promising broader understanding and friendship.
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Polish refugees stranded as liner sails home
In Copenhagen a holiday expedition by about 800 Poles ended with at least 30 infections reported. The liner moved away from its station with the refugees still aboard, returning home without them.
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Russians Study Time Slowdown Theory With Microwave Clock
Russian scientists at the Western Electronics Show described a plan to test Einstein relativity by sending a near perfect timing wave in a rocket. They use ammonia molecule vibrations stabilized by radiation to measure time in trillionths of a second and detect tiny slows in clocks at high speed.
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Train Clips Plane's Wings in Corona California
Gene Maxwell, 31, practiced landings in a light two-seater near Corona. He lost power, brushed trees, and forced a landing on the Santa Fe right of way with only a scratched arm. As bystanders and Maxwell tried to move the plane, a freight train bound for Santa Ana, California, arrived, marking a train versus airplane incident under Corona police.
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Russia resumes nuclear tests amid U S offer to halt
Washington reports the Soviet Union conducted a substantial nuclear blast marking the fifth test in a series begun April 13. AEC Chairman Lewis Strauss noted 24 Soviet tests since last August, with the United States continuing its Nevada test series and pursuing safeguards before any halt.
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Brookville Tragedy Claims Immigrant Couple and Teen Daughter
A car collision near Brookville killed immigrant Peter Mears 22 and his wife Erika 21 of 621 Moore St. and Barbara Lou Coffman 17 daughter of Rev. and Mrs. McKinley Coffman of 2400. The train involved was a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger mail train. The crash occurred last night and the victims were residents of Middletown.
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Coffman Girl Dies In Unmarked Crossing Crash Near Dayton
At 11 24 p m a Pennsyl vania Railroad eastbound train struck a car at a diamond mill Road crossing northwest of Dayton. Two killed and six others injured in a series of unmarked crossings since February 6. Miss Coffman salutatorian of Middletown High School and church youth leader among many activities.
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Mine Shaft Yields Body
In Timmins Ontario rescuers recovered 15 year old Ronnie Blakemore from a 1400 foot mine shaft debris. He was found ten feet below the level where 16 year old Bonar Scholes was rescued the previous night. Three other teens escaped while timbers collapsed trapping the shaft.
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Pleasant Weekend Warmer Weather From South Flows Into Miami Valley
The forecast calls for mostly sunny mild weather today with a high around 8. Tonight will be mostly fair and cool with a low near 61. Saturday should be partly cloudy and warmer with a high about 88, and Sunday looks warmer. Middletown posted a high of 87 yesterday and a 53 degree low this morning.
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Thirteenth Atomic Blast Lights Nevada Sky
The United States detonated its 13th 1957 test at the Nevada atomic test site. A balloon- lofted device produced a red fireball at 5:30 a.m. PDT, with mushroom cloud rising to 36,000 feet and visible across the West. Observers including 450 military personnel and a Canadian platoon watched from near Bucca Flat, while fallout was expected to be minimal.
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Indicted Gigante in Costello shooting case in New York
Vincent Gigante, 29, indicted by a New York County grand jury for attempted murder in the shooting of gambler Frank Costello at his Central Park West building. Costello says he does not know who shot him. trial expected after arraignment in Generations Court.
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Composer Grofe Attacked. Suspect Held for Questioning
Chicago composer Ferde Grofe his wife Ann and Philip Maxwell promotion director of the Chicago Tribune were attacked as they sat in a car after a disturbance at the Hotel Sherman. The assailant Hudgens fled as police arrived. Grofe and wife sought refuge in a lounge, while Maxwell halted a passing squad car. Hudgens claimed loss of money and mistaken identity. He is detained for further questioning.
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Boy Returns From Grave
In Augusta Georgia a week old boy survived exposure and a lung infection after being buried 18 hours in a shallow backyard grave behind the Pinsie Barksdale home. Coroner E R May said the burial was carried out by the grandmother and Sheriff Hammond reported she heard a crying sound and dug up the casket. No charges were filed at present.
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Dulles Allows 24 American Newsmen Into Red China
Secretary of State Dulles approves a six month trial for 24 U S reporters to operate inside the Chinese mainland ending an eight year blackout. The plan limits the number of newsmen to four designated organizations and follows a public survey with fewer than 100 replies. John Roderick of the Associated Press will cover from Hong Kong.
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